It's a wash out! Dani Alves reflects on World Cup disappointment during pre-season break... but is rained off as storm hits Miami Beach

It’s been a summer to forget for Dani Alves, but the Brazilian footballer appeared to be making the most of it during a pre-season break in Miami on Sunday.

The Barcelona right-back is enjoying a sunshine break as he attempts to put some perspective on a sobering World Cup in his home country, during which he picked up an injury that saw him benched during Brazil’s 7-1 mauling at the hands of Germany.

Hitting the beach with a group of pals, 31-year-old Alves looked relaxed as he peeled off his shirt – thus revealing an impressive array of tattoos on his upper-body as he reclined on a lounger.

Take a chill pill: Footballer Dani Alves relaxes on Miami Beach during his pre-season break on Sunday

Sporting a pair of garish tropical print shorts, bright baseball cap and blue Beats headphones, the moody defender’s colourful appearance didn’t reflect his sombre mood during the outing – which was cut short by the onset of rain.